Farmers in the coastal village of Beyarapara set up floating farms to grow crops in flood-inundated areas

Beyarapara, a coastal village situated in Pilganj Union of Fakirahat Upazila has been experiencing increased rainfall in recent years. Due to excessive rainfall, majority of the land in this village remain waterlogged throughout the year, rendering them unsuitable for cultivation. To address this problem, local farmers have set up floating farms for growing their crops. Alauddin Islam is one such farmer, who has received training from the local agricultural extension office on how to cultivate using this method. He is hopeful that this cropping practice will bring positive rewards for him and other farmers in the area.